Nicknames: Maengster, Joon "Gentle" Maeng
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Hobbies: K1 Speed Indoor Karting and Mountain biking
Web Address: www.JoonMaeng.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joonmaeng
Twitter: www.twitter.com/joonmaeng
Myspace: www.myspace.com/joonmaeng
Mazda, Nitto Tire, Mazda Speed, LS Automotive, ACT, SAM’s Auto Land, Motec, HKS, Enkei, Mazda Trix, Steen Chassis, Speed Hunters, K1 Speed, KW, Seibon, Lucas Oil, Garage Graphics, Sparco, Baker, Tial, RC Fuel Injectors, WPC, XS Engineering, The Driveshaft Shop, Golden Eagle, Burns Stainless, WPC Treatment, NGK, Mothers Polishes, Waxes, and Cleaners
Bergenholtz Racing / Drift Alliance Crew Members: Ron Bergenholtz (Team Manager), Ed Bergenholtz (Motec M800 data genius/spotter) , Brian Benson (Crew Chief/Pit crew), Amy S. (Spotter)
2009 Mazda RX-8 3-rotor engineered at Mazdatrix; TiAL GT40XSPL turbo; HKS Sequential transmission; ACT Racing Clutch/flywheel; Star Mazda three-stage dry sump setup with Peterson three-gallon sump tank and Baker Precision bearings; custom Steen Chassis intake manifold and Burns Stainless turbo manifold; NGK spark plugs and wires; HKS intercooler; Mishimoto radiator and oil coolers; LS Automotive driveshaft; The Driveshaft Shop axles; AEM air filter; Product Engineering fuel pump; Aeromotive fuel regulator; K&N oil filter and breather Estimated Horsepower: 604 WHP with 486 TQ Wheels & Tires: Enkei PF01 and NITTO NT05
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Joon Woo Maeng was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to the United States at the age of nine. His passion for speed and cars began early in his childhood and he experienced his first adrenaline rush from driving in a drag race. Eventually, he began experimenting with the physics of speed and momentum that gave his car differentiating angles in the Malibu canyons (his youth geared his stupidity so please DO NOT partake in such dangerous activity).
Since then, he has remained loyal to his passion through drifting. Recently, Joon Woo’s participation in Formula Drift has allowed him to seize his passion at a higher level. By competing with, befriending, and supporting those who are experienced with the art of drifting, he realizes that he has much to learn and how important it is to keep a positive attitude, encourage, and lend a helping hand to his friends and neighbors on and off the track. In addition, Formula Drift serves as a platform where he is able to not only hone his drifting skills but also define and redefine his drifting limits.
In preparation for the 2010 Formula Drift series, Joon Woo was given the privilege to join Bergenholtz Racing. As a result, he feels confident that he will be able to showcase his drifting potentials more than ever before. Joon Woo’s philosophy in life is to give, share and live in hope because they not only provide him with a sense of fortitude, but also keep him grounded. Also, with an unquestionable dedication to the sport of drifting, Joon Woo has proven himself a worthy competitor. His attitude and exemplary work-ethic have won over the hearts of both fans and fellow competitors. Offtrack, he manages the restaurant Daily Udon & Sushi and works as a teacher for his church’s youth ministry.
Ultimately, Joon Woo desires and is determined to work as part of a team and will strive to underscore the reputation of his partners name and integrity.
1985 Toyota Corolla Coupe: Built 4age engine with a ACT clutch setup.
1992 Nissan 240sx - Completely Stitch welded chassis, S-Empire cage, modified body to be super light weight w/ the help of LS Automotive and CFR.
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2007 Formula Drift Championship Spirit of Drifting Award.
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1st Place 2008 All Star Bash Drift event
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Ranked 4th @ 2009 Formula Drift Road Atlanta
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